Episode 4 of Season 2 of "The Recruit" resumes right where the previous episode left off, with Owen making a daring getaway by stealing Jang Kyung-kim's car. He promptly dials Janus, informing him of his mission to infiltrate Jang Kyung-kim's residence to uncover the elusive dead switch. Janus, cautious as ever, cautions Owen to tread lightly and document everything meticulously through photographs.
Adhering to Janus's advice, Owen arrives at the house unscathed and begins snapping pictures. However, fate has other plans as Jang Kyung-kim unexpectedly returns home, sparking another round of fierce confrontation. After a brief scuffle, both men regain their composure. Jang Kyung-kim asserts his territory, reminding Owen that he's not foolish enough to keep such a critical item within his own walls. Eventually, they realize that collaborating could be mutually beneficial.
Meanwhile, in Warsaw, Lester is plagued by anxiety over the assassination attempt on his life and fears that his cover may have been compromised. Violet urges him to flee back to the United States. They deduce that Owen's involvement is not far-fetched in this intricate plot. Elsewhere, Dodge breaks the news to Dawn that their hired mercenary has met his untimely demise, prompting them to同样 return to the US and assess how much information has leaked about their clandestine operations.
The subsequent day, Owen prepares to depart Korea, entrusting Janus with the task of keeping a close watch on Jang Kyung-kim. Meanwhile, Jang Kyung-kim slips into the NIS IT room, delving into the latest intelligence on cryptocurrency. Although he finds no incriminating evidence, he narrowly escapes being caught by Grace Cho, thanks to his adept liar's charm. Grace, still suspicious of Janus and Owen, assigns Jang Kyung-kim to keep a closer eye on them, emphasizing that their boss is eagerly awaiting answers.
Back at Langley, Amelia expresses gratitude to Nyland for alerting her about the CEG's visit to her home. While relieved to have temporarily dodged their scrutiny, she understands that it's merely a matter of time before they return. Both take solace in the fact that Owen, Lester, and Dawn are scattered across different countries, making them temporarily inaccessible to CEG. However, this notion is quickly shattered as the scene shifts to Lester and Violet's arrival at the airport, where they unexpectedly encounter Owen.
Owen conceals his own assassination ordeal and attempts to maintain composure. Simultaneously, Dawn and Dodge arrive, mistakenly believing that Owen and Lester are onto their trail. Dawn tails Owen, while Dodge shadows Lester. Upon reaching his home, Owen finds Terrence, Hannah, and Jae enjoying dinner. He excuses himself to freshen up and head to the office. Surprisingly, he doesn't react negatively when Hannah reveals her relationship with Jae, even wishing her well. Jae, under the pretense of needing to use the restroom, sneakily searches Owen's room and snapshots its contents.Owen returns to Langley, where he briefs Director West and Nyland on the unfolding situation. They unanimously concur that conducting a covert operation in South Korea without NIS's knowledge is ill-advised. Equally, launching operations directly could raise CEG's suspicions. As often happens, Owen proposes involving Lester, still actively engaged in operations despite his transfer papers being in limbo. Director West and Nyland deem this a prudent move and bring Lester up to speed.
Lester, however, is less than thrilled, pointing out that he technically lacks access to his operational resources. Owen counters by suggesting they reach out to Oliver for assistance, while also leaning on Jang Kyung-kim for support. They place a call to Oliver, who, after providing them with valuable intelligence on the Yamakazi clan, agrees to meet them in Seoul once he conducts further research.
Following their conversation, Amelia pops into Owen's office with urgent news: CEG agents have infiltrated the building in search of them. Lester and Owen swiftly conceal themselves and sneak out of the premises. In their quest to track down Lester and Owen, the CEG agents encounter Dawn. They detain her for questioning, but her skill in evading direct answers leaves them empty-handed and frustrated. After her narrow escape from the CEG agents, Dawn confronts Dodge, relieved to learn that Owen has remained tight-lipped. Nevertheless, her desire for his demise remains unwavering. They conspire to secretly fly to South Korea to eliminate Lester and Owen.
Turning our attention back to South Korea, Lester has his initial encounter with Grace Cho upon landing. She phones Jae, threatening to apprehend him if he fails to disclose any information about Owen. Jae, shaken by the call, feels an intensified urge to intensify his spying efforts. Grace Cho promptly releases Lester and Owen, prompting Lester to devise a strategy to shake off their pursuers.
In a dimly lit motel room, they convene with Janus to commence preparations for their upcoming mission. Oliver storms in, bringing vital intelligence: the Yamazaki lieutenant they desperately need to interview is presently in Seoul. Nonetheless, arranging a face-to-face encounter proves challenging until they devise a plausible cover story. They settle on posing as life insurance agents entrusted with handling complex kidnapping and rescue scenarios.
Once their disguise is set, Owen proposes an audacious plan: instead of merely feigning intent, they should arrange a legitimate means to secure funds and really buy Nan-hee's freedom. The team concurs, deciding Lester can discreetly withdraw funds from his operational account in Warsaw, still under Dawn's supervision. Jang Kyung-kim generously offers to procure an additional million from NIS without alerting authorities.
Their efforts yield a staggering two million dollars. Oliver then orchestrates a meeting, cautioning everyone to maintain their composure and avoid arousing suspicion. With mere hours ticking away until the critical encounter, they agree to seize a brief moment of rest. However, unable to resist temptation, Owen sneaks away to attend Jin-lee's performance, where their lips inadvertently intertwine. Oliver bursts in, berating Owen for his selfishness and jeopardizing the mission with his nocturnal escapade. He sternly adjures Owen to act with the gravitas the situation demands.
Following this, they retreat to their hotel to prepare for the impending meeting. Janus and Lester stay put, while Oliver, Jang Kyung-kim, and Owen proceed to meet with Mr. Nakano. They present an offer of one million for Nan-hee's release, but Mr. Nakano disdainfully rejects it. He demands ten million and agrees to a video call as proof of her life. Jang Kyung-kim's patience is wearing thin, but Owen swiftly intervenes to smooth over the tense situation, requesting time to consult with their superiors and secure the funds.
Back at Hannah's place, she catches Jae in the act of copying her computer hard drive to a USB. Realizing that he is not who he claimed to be, she makes a hasty attempt to leave the room. A heated confrontation breaks out, leaving Hannah injured and unconscious on the floor.
The episode concludes with Owen, Oliver, and Jang Kyung-kim returning to the motel, where Lester shares that he has successfully traced Nan-hee's location, thanks to the video call initiated by Mr. Nakano. However, a complications arises: Nan-hee is being held captive in Vladivostok, Russia.
